Sandy Alderson Press Conference - Luis Rojas to stay as Manager

 

LIVE: Sandy Alderson addresses the media. https://t.co/xBAdK3eFm8

— SNY (@SNYtv) November 23, 2020

Sandy Alderson said the Mets have shifted their interview process and are no longer looking for a president of baseball ops. They will focus exclusively on the GM position.

Alderson said he will be more involved on the baseball side than he originally anticipated.

— Deesha (@DeeshaThosar) November 23, 2020

Sandy Alderson gives an update on the GM search

"We've interviewed about six [candidates]... we'll see if second or third interviews are necessary" pic.twitter.com/4MCl0jn56k

— SNY (@SNYtv) November 23, 2020

Former Mets interim GM John Ricco is "not a candidate" for the Mets' GM role, Sandy Alderson said. However, Ricco will serve as Alderson's right-hand man in matters of both baseball ops and business.

— Anthony DiComo (@AnthonyDiComo) November 23, 2020

Sandy Alderson is excited to keep Luis Rojas and says the organization will work to improve in-game managing

"We need to make sure he has all the necessary resources to be better and make good decisions" pic.twitter.com/LD9t611H8y

— SNY (@SNYtv) November 23, 2020

Sandy Alderson says the Mets will not consider releasing Robinson Canó, who is due $48 million in 2022-23, "at this point." But that could change "down the road."

"We're just dealing with the initial impact of this on our roster, on our planning," Alderson said.

— Anthony DiComo (@AnthonyDiComo) November 23, 2020

“I’m happy he’s coming back.” - @Mets President Sandy Alderson confirms @TimTebow plans to return for the 2021 season. #LGM pic.twitter.com/oqc6rp8y6S

— Mets Farm Report (@MetsFarmReport) November 23, 2020

Sandy Alderson hopes the universal DH sticks around in 2021 and beyond. He think it's beneficial for the Mets and the sport.

"The time has come that both leagues play with the same resources, the same options."

His sick burn: "Pitchers can't even bunt anymore."

— Deesha (@DeeshaThosar) November 23, 2020

"I don't think we're a player away. We need more than that" pic.twitter.com/dx2aLSMhIK

— SNY (@SNYtv) November 23, 2020

"Those conversations have not taken place"

Sandy Alderson says the Mets have not spoken to Michael Conforto about an extension yet pic.twitter.com/5bc01ZIJrg

— SNY (@SNYtv) November 23, 2020